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As Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran continue, as does Iran’s retaliation targeting other Gulf states, the crisis is quickly evolving into more than a regional security issue. [1]

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified that India did not participate in the so-called ‘Brics Naval Exercise’, stressing that the drill was neither a regular nor an institutionalised activity of the BRICS grouping. [2]

The BRICS countries (henceforth BRICS+) have received growing attention and visibility in international discourses over recent years – in part due to intensifying geopolitical fissures between select members of the grouping and the proverbial “West,”... [3]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Ethiopia on December 16-17 signals India’s diplomatic engagement with Africa, the Global South, and the expanded Brics grouping. [4]

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (C) speaks next to Brazil’s Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio (L) and the Foreign Ministry’s Chief of Staff Ricardo Monteiro during a press conference on the second day of the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Rio de J... [5]

Russian President Vladimir Putin and participants in the outreach/BRICS Plus format meeting pose for a family photo during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 24, 2024. [6]

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai has attended the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue, which [7]

Thailand has suggested a closer relationship between the kingdom and both BRICS and BRICS Plus member states to help advance the post-pandemic economic recovery. According to Gov [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-10 · 75% match

The Iran Crisis and the BRICS Dilemma

As Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran continue, as does Iran’s retaliation targeting other Gulf states, the crisis is quickly evolving into more than a regional security issue.

[2] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-17 · 75% match

‘Not regular activity’: India skipped ‘Brics Naval Exercise’ as it was not an institutional drill, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified that India did not participate in the so-called ‘Brics Naval Exercise’, stressing that the drill was neither a regular nor an institutionalised activity of the BRICS grouping.

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2025-10-09 · 75% match

Why the West Should Take BRICS+ Seriously (But Not Literally)

The BRICS countries (henceforth BRICS+) have received growing attention and visibility in international discourses over recent years – in part due to intensifying geopolitical fissures between select members of the grouping and the proverbial “West,”

[4] MM firstpost.com · 2025-12-16 · 75% match

Why Modi’s Ethiopia visit matters as India prepares to lead Brics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to Ethiopia on December 16-17 signals India’s diplomatic engagement with Africa, the Global South, and the expanded Brics grouping.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-30 · 75% match

BRICS blast ‘resurgence of protectionism’ in Trump era

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (C) speaks next to Brazil’s Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio (L) and the Foreign Ministry’s Chief of Staff Ricardo Monteiro during a press conference on the second day of the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Rio de J

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-29 · 75% match

Calls for ‘diplomacy,’ ‘cooperation’ at BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and participants in the outreach/BRICS Plus format meeting pose for a family photo during the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 24, 2024.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-08-28 · 75% match

Thai Foreign Minister attends BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue in Johannesburg

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai has attended the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue, which

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-06-28 · 75% match

Thailand seeks closer ties with BRICS and BRICS Plus

Thailand has suggested a closer relationship between the kingdom and both BRICS and BRICS Plus member states to help advance the post-pandemic economic recovery. According to Gov

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-11-04 · 75% match

Myanmar junta eager to join growing BRICS ‘alternative forum’

Mizzima Why does the Myanmar junta want to join BRICS? Myanmar is one of over 30 countries apparently eager to join BRICS, an “alternative forum” made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, plus others, which is finally starting to gain

[10] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

BRICS gather in Rio as Trump tariff wars loom

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, ready to issue a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs risk hurting the global economy.

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